The Roxbury Russet apple is believed to be the oldest variety of apple bred in this country, actually in the early 17th century here in Roxbury Massachusetts. One of my favorite apples ever - a tree full of it is heaven to me. Thomas Jefferson planted a number of them in Monticello's South Orchard in 1778. I bet he had it with some cheese, wine and a good book just like I did today. Nashoba Winery has a huge variety of antique apples, people have no idea what they are missing if they only know Macs and it is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the fall.
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